🎆 Don’t Let Your Finances Go Up in Smoke This Bonfire Night! As the skies light up across the UK this Bonfire Night, it’s a great reminder that — just like fireworks — your finances need careful planning to stay bright, controlled, and under budget 💷✨ At this time of year, many small businesses and…
🌿 Work-Life Balance for Business Owners: How to Switch Off Without Falling Behind 📅 October 2025 Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be exhausting. When you’re the one in charge, it’s easy to feel like you have to be “on” 24/7. Emails after dinner, phone calls on weekends,…
💪 How to Build a Resilient Business in an Uncertain Economy 📅 October 2025 Running a business is never without challenges — but in an unpredictable economy, it’s even more important to stay flexible, focused, and financially strong. Whether you’re a small business owner, a sole trader, or managing a growing team, the goal is…
🧾 Self Assessment 2024/25: Get Ready Before the January Deadline 📅 October 2025 It might feel like the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment deadline is ages away — but it’ll be here before you know it! Every year, thousands of taxpayers rush to file at the last minute… and end up stressed, overpaying tax, or…
💼 Family Investment Companies in the UK 2025/26: The Pros and Cons Explained As family wealth grows — often through business profits, property, or long-term investments — many families start to look for tax-efficient ways to protect assets for future generations. One option that’s gained popularity in recent years is the Family Investment Company (FIC).…
💼 Corporation Tax Planning Before Year-End: Strategies for 2025 As 2025 heads towards its final quarter, now is the perfect time for UK companies to think about corporation tax planning. Smart planning before your year-end can reduce your tax bill, improve cash flow, and keep more money in your business for growth. Here are some…
📢 Preparing for the 2025 Autumn Statement: What Businesses Should Expect 🗓️ September 2025 The Autumn Statement is one of the most important dates in the UK business calendar. It’s when the Chancellor outlines key tax and spending changes that will shape the economy — and your business — heading into 2026. With Making Tax…
💼 Tax-Efficient Ways to Extract Profits from Your Business As a business owner, you’ve worked hard to grow your company — but when it comes to taking money out, the big question is: what’s the most tax-efficient way to do it? Whether you’re a director of a limited company or a small business owner, it’s…
💷 How to Price Your Products and Services for Profit in 2025 Pricing can make or break a business. Set prices too low, and you risk squeezing your profits (or even making a loss). Set them too high, and you may struggle to attract or retain customers. For small and micro business owners, finding the…
Tax Planning for 2025–26: What You Can Still Do Before 5 April 2026 🕒💼 Quick note: the UK 2025–26 tax year runs from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026 — and many year-end opportunities will disappear after 5 April 2026. GOV.UK Here’s a short, practical checklist of things business owners and individuals can still…